Sally Bao, WG'05
“Balancing family, work, and school was challenging for me. As a single mom I had to survive by being organized. It was a huge investment of time and resources, but even with many commitments, I made it work and even had fun. At Wharton, there is a constant stream of activities ranging from baseball outings to casino nights. In addition, there are informal social gatherings after class with other students. Students here have great character and drive — these are people you want to learn from and be with. The friendships I've made here have been invaluable.”
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